Living Costs

Perth is one of the most affordable places to study in the English-speaking world. Its tuition is also comparable with the world's best. Perth has high living standards and low living costs compared to other major cities in Australia and internationally.

The annual cost of living depends on the student's lifestyle and type of accommodation, but AUD$235 - AUD$300 per week (AU$12,200 - AU$15,600 per year) should generously cover all living expenses (not including tuition fees).

The following comparative table gives an indication of the type of expenses and average costs students will need to meet. All costs are in Australian dollars.

	Renting		Homestay
	Week	Year	Week	Year
Rent/Board and Meals	$80	*$4,160	$170	$5,950
Lunches and Snacks	$70	$2,450	$25	$875
Bus Pass (34 weeks)	$20	$700	$20	$700
Gas, electricity and water	$15	*$780	-	-
Miscellaneous	$50	$1,750	$50	$1,750
Total Costs	$235	$9,840	$265	$9,275

Renting and the cost of gas, electricity and water are based on the student sharing a house/apartment with two others for 52 weeks.

All other costs are for 35 weeks which excludes vacation periods.